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OK this sounds totally fake but it’s not… there’s a Maryland Ice Cream Trail. Download the Let’s Rallie app, check in at each location, and you can even win prizes. Let’s be clear though, the ice cream is its own prize. 🍧😃

📻 If you have SiriusXM but don’t pay for it, you can listen for free through June 2nd. Just turn it on! If you do pay for it, you can still listen! 😹

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🔴 ⛈️ Given the wet weather this week and through the weekend, many of the events listed below may be postponed or cancelled, especially the outdoor ones on grass. Double check with the organizers to see if it’s still on.

In this week’s Fulton Flyer:

• Expect electricity supply rates to go up this summer

• A wine village in Baltimore? 🍷

• HoCo Gov offices closed Friday!

— Jim Wang

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Latest News

Howard County Open House 6/3 🏛️

Next Tuesday, there will be a Howard County Open House at Meadowbrook Athletic Complex from 5pm to 7pm. It will include a resource fair and a listening session, where you can share your thoughts with County Executive Calvin Ball and his team. Details.

Howard County Energy Saving Day 5/30 💵

On Friday, May 30th, Howard County Government buildings will be closed and employees will be teleworking as part of Energy Saving Days. There are 31 total energy saving days, the 30th being just the third of them. The next one will be June 20th.

Vehicle Registration Fees Increase 7/1 🚗

The cost to register a vehicle is set to go up on July 1st:

• Under 3,500 pounds is $221 every two years

• 3,500 - 3,700 pounds is $241 every two years

• 3,700 and above are now $323 every two years

Electricity bills are set to increase too ⚡

Starting June 1st, your electricity bill will likely go up $15-$18 because how the regional grid operator ran an auction and the Maryland Public Service Commission (along with 80 legislators) have filed a complaint. We’ll see where it goes, you probably got a BG&E email warning about the hike.

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A spring floral arrangement from Branches & Batches Flower Farm, a local flower farm located in Highland. A portion of all proceeds goes towards special needs kids and families, so if you’re looking for more color in your life, give them a look!

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Local Business

Albura Taqueria Opens 🌮🍺

Albura Taqueria has opened and it’s inside Sapwood Cellars. Enjoy delicious tacos alongside craft beer. The opening day menu looks delicious.

Mattress Liquidators to Close 🛏️

Mattress Liquidators down in Burtonsville, the red barn that is “going out for your business” is closing to make way for a Wawa. There’s a farewell event taking place on June 28th from noon until 8pm.

Nearby Events

Today 5/29

• The Wine Village in Baltimore - It runs until June 1st at the West Shore Park at the Inner Harbor. It’s their third year and they’ve essentially taken the Christmas Village event and put it on during the late Spring and early Summer. 🤣 It’s free to visit, enjoy vendors, food and drink, and live performances.

• Burtonsville ES PTA Playa Bowls Fundraiser - If you want a playa bowl (or smoothie or juice) and want to support Burtonsville E.S., head down to Playa Bowls today and mention the BES PTA at checkout!

• Charm City Run Run Club @ Black Flag - Every Thursday, meet at Charm City Run at 5:30pm for a 2-3 mile run and walk then enjoy $5 pours at Black Flag afterwards.

Friday 5/30

• Pride Nite Out Fundraiser @ Oversea Distillery - OEC Pride takes over Oversea Distillery! Drag all night, fierce queens, and a sizzling Drag Auction. Don’t miss the sparkle! Doors open at 4pm, show starts at 6:30pm - Tickets

• Reckless Rave II, PreGlow @ Reckless Shepherd - “Join us for another night of EDM with the emphasis on Bass and a theme of excess. More lights and lasers than should be allowed, all run by Lighting Designer DJ Reefe.” 21+

Saturday 5/31

• Wellness Day @ Manor Hill - [cancelled due to weather] 😢 Sadly, Manor Hill has told us they’ve cancelled this because of all the recent rain and the forecast. Since it’s a mostly outdoor event on now what’s likely very soggy muddy grass, it totally makes sense.

• Free Climb Event @ Movement Gyms - Movement Gyms in the DMV region are hosting open houses this Saturday from 11pm to 5pm where you can climb for free - free admission and free gear rentals. The closest one is likely the Columbia location.

• 5th Annual Pours for Paws - Held at the B&O Railroad Museum from 1pm to 4pm, fundraiser is hosted by BARCS Animal Shelter and features adult beverages, food trucks, live music and games. And doggies!

• Columbia Lakefront Summer Kick Off Block Party - Head to Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia for a free summer party with “kids' activities, food trucks, free ice cream (while supplies last) and a spectacular performance by Shamarr Allen, produced by Merriweather Arts and Culture Center.”

• Laurel Community Yard Sale - Head to the T. Howard Duckett Building in Laurel for the community yard sale from 8am to 1pm.

• BikeAround Downtown Columbia Block Party - Celebrate BikeAround Downtown with a Block Party in the Merriweather District from 9am to 12pm.

• Uncle Nearest Whiskey Tasting @ K9 and Coffee - From noon until 4pm, head to K8 and Coffee for a free whiskey tasting of Uncle Nearest, named after Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first known African American master distiller.

• Clarksville Farmer’s Market - This weekend from 9am to 1pm and local jazz trio Not 2 Cool will be performing at the Commons for the first time!

• Yarn Arts Meetup @ Savage Mill - From noon until 3pm, head to More Than Java Cafe to yarn it up with fellow enthusiasts and learn the difference between a skein, a ball, and a hank. Event is free but they’d like you to register so they have enough seating.

• Greek Bouzouki Night @ Konstantine’s Greek Taverna - Highland’s own Konstantine’s is hosting another night of live Greek music, dancing, and authentic Mediterranean vibes with a traditional Greek band, The Golden Flame from 6pm until 10pm.

• Haunts & Hounds Ghost Walk with Dogs - The Wine Bin and the Canine Humane Network have partnered up for a ghost walk with dogs from 1pm to 4pm. “Bring your 4-legged best friend for spooky outdoor walking tour of Old Ellicott City! Learn new ghost stories from the area, fascinating legends, and discover sweet woofs/meows from the other side!”

• DMV Elite FC vs. Virginia Beach FC - Want to enjoy your local semi-pro soccer team play at Long Reach H.S. stadium? Game is 7pm and tickets are available!

Sunday 6/1

• Holi Color Fun Run/Walk - Celebrate 2025 Holi celebrations with a 1 mile fun run at the Chrysalis in Merriweather Park. Doors open at 10am and the run goes from 11am to noon.

• Silver Spring World Heritage Festival - Head to Veterans Plaza from 1pm to 7pm to embark on a cultural journey. “This vibrant event invites you to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the world, all in one place. Celebrate community, creativity, and diversity with an unforgettable day of festivities.”

Upcoming

• Strawberry Festival @ Sandy Spring Museum 6/7 - Do you like strawberries? Are you sad that you couldn’t pick them from Gorman Farms this year? Get your fix and more at this amazing festival all about strawberries from 10am to 5pm. Be sure to get tickets because they limit it to 5,000 attendees.

• Howard Astronomical League Star Parties 6/7 - The HAL hosts star parties every month up at Alpha Ridge Park from March through November, the next public one (for non-members) is on June 7th.

• Wendell Live! @ Galliano 6/4 - Wendell Live! is a Frank Sinatra tribute artist and will be performing from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

• Capital Jazz Fest @ Merriweather is next weekend.

Weather This Weekend

SPOILER: It’s gonna be wet.

Friday - 76° | 57° - 🌧️ - 0.7”
Saturday - 69° | 49° - 🌧️ - 0.16”
Sunday - 71° | 51° - 🌤️ - 0”

☀️ data from Weather Underground

Local Theatres and Shows

Live Music, Brunches, & Bar Events

🎶 Music | ❓ Trivia | 🎭 Comedy | 🍳 Brunch

Friday 5/30

🎶 Looney’s Pub - Crushing Day - 9pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Aiden Interrante - 6pm to 11pm
🎶 Barebones Grill & Bar - Trainwreck - 8pm to 11:59pm
🎶 Clarksville Commons - Daisy Road Band - 6:30pm to 8pm
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - West City - 6pm to 9:30pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Eugene Chapman - 8pm to 11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Sarah Larsen - 8pm to 10pm
🎶 Union Jacks Columbia - Mike Newberry - 7pm

🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Michele Lockey - 6pm to 9pm
🎶 Oversea Distillery - Friday Night Jazz - 7pm to 9pm

Saturday 5/31

🎶 Looney’s Pub - Fantasm - 8pm
🎶 The Collective Encore - I Draw Slow - 8pm - Tickets
🎶 18th & 21st - Gene Okonski - 6pm to 11pm
🎶 Reckless Shepherd - DJ 2Tru - 8pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Fred Moss - 8pm to 11pm
🎶 Barebones Grill & Bar - Impulse - 8pm to 11:59pm
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - O’McPub Band - 6pm to 9:30pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Enslow - 8pm to 10pm

🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Grey Dog - 6pm to 9pm
🎶 Lone Oak Brewing - Emily and Jorge - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Sookey Jump - 4pm to 7pm

Sunday 6/1

🍳 Galliano - Jazz Brunch - 11:30am to 2:30pm
🍳 White Oak Tavern - Live Jazz Music - 11am to 2pm
🍳 Periodic Table - Jazz Brunch - 11am to 3pm

🎶 18th & 21st - Sidestreet Duo - 5pm to 9pm

🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - Rainy Day Matinee - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Dave & Kate - 1pm to 4pm
🎶 Lone Oak Brewing - Joey Fitz - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Tim Kurtzberg - 2pm to 5pm

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